as in mountainous
having many hills
hilly terrain hilly roads
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Recent Examples of hilly
The options to get out in nature are endless, from boat trips to see the puffin colony on neighboring Isle of Canna to e-bike rides around the hilly peninsula to fishing excursions for brown trout and salmon.
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Any other year, tens of thousands of Christians from around the world would walk down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The blaze, dubbed the Crown fire, broke out northwest of there in hilly terrain.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
The traditional Palm Sunday procession normally sees tens of thousands of Christians from around the world walk from the Mount of Olives down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Any other year, tens of thousands of Christians from around the world would walk down the narrow, hilly streets toward the Old City, waving palm fronds and singing.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hilly
Adjective
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The Golden State—the fourth-largest economy in the world—essentially operates as an island sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean on one side and mountainous terrain on the other.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Subject and the Study Site The parrot, named Bruce, is an endangered kea found in 2013 by bird expert Raoul Schwing in mountainous Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The format has its limitations, though — the most obvious for fans with an inclination to ship is the sheer inability to develop romantic relationships over the course of a season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, more adventure-minded travelers will love the independence of a car, available for rent from Paradise Jeep Rentals in Great Harbour, to access hilltop viewpoints of the craggy, windswept north coast, or rental homes hidden in the island's interior.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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But with its striking glaciers, craggy peaks, and steamy geysers, Iceland can fill up an entire vacation – so the challenge for the casual visitor is figuring out what to cram into a short stay.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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The six draft picks are listed in bold.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bold, eye-catching top boasts a longline design, much like the exercise styles of the early 2000s, and the colorblock finish is the icing on the cake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hilly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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